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We’ve made it all the way to June, which means it’s time to step outside and embrace the sun. Soak up that Vitamin D (did you know that sun is the best source of Vitamin D?) and protect your eyes with a brand spankin’ new pair of Oakley Sunglasses. We’ve redesigned our entire Oakley Sunglasses website for a cleaner, more enjoyable experience so you find the right pair of Oakleys for you.
Some New Oakley Sunglasses that you might like are:
The sun is out and here to stay in much of the great USA. Going outside and shooting hoops is a popular way to spend time out in the spring and summer months, which is why we fully loaded our basketball hoop lineup for you this season. If you are looking for a driveway basketball hoop, SportsUnlimited.com is your home to find the perfect basketball system for your needs. And it’s never been easier with our fully updated Basketball Hoop Comparison Chart, where you can find the systems organized by type and size in a straightforward manner.
We’ve compiled a ranking of the top residential adjustable basketball hoops for the current season. The rankings are completely subjective, and are compiled incorporating price, quality, and value of the basketball hoop. Without further ado, the top driveway basketball hoops are:
The Spalding Arena View 88724AGP is the baddest of the bunch. It has an absolutely massive 8″ square steel pole made of 3/16″ steel, giving it supreme rigidity, or stability, which is the truest measure in quality for basketball systems. The Arena View has a 42″ x 72″ heavy-duty tempered glass backboard that measures 1/2″ thick, providing superior reboundability (new word) that trumps any other backboard material on the market. A 180 degree flex action breakaway rim and stadium style pole pad finish the touch on this beast, while an official four-foot regulation offset allows you to play under-the basket and reduces the risk of injury from running into the pole. Adjusting the behemoth has never been easier, as an ergonomically designed U-Turn Pro system allows you to easily adjust the system from 7′ to regulation 10′ heights. It’s supported by a bolt down anchor system, rather than a concrete in-ground bury, meaning if you end up moving, you can remove the system and take it with you. If you’re looking for the best basketball hoop for your driveway, this Spalding Arena View Basketball Hoop is the end-all be-all system for you.
We have plenty of brand New Spring Apparel and Footwear that has just come in! From brands including The North Face, Under Armour, Nike, STX, and Burton, we have all the fresh gear you want for the season ahead. We’ve got especially good news for the runners out there: There’s a whole lot of new running gear for you to stock up on this Spring. Some highlights include:
Selected as an Editor’s Choice from Runner’s World, the innovative Nike Zoom Structure Triax=14 Mens Running Shoes offer advanced technology in the running shoe world. Advanced features include Nike Zoom Construction, which provides ideal feel and aggressive maneuverability by bringing the foot closer to the ground with lightweight, thin, super-responsive cushioning. Nike Flywire Technology helps provide ultra-lightweight support and comfort for your foot. Strategically placed thin Nylon fibers placed on the upper of the shoe hold the foot in place, helping reduce slippage during your run. Because material is used only where it’s needed for proper structure, less material is used, resulting in less weight and a lighter feel. On top of all of that, these running shoes feature Nike+ Ready technology so you can measure and monitor your workouts.
The North Face Better Than Naked Womens Crew ShirtPop Quiz: Are you female? Do you run? If you answered yes to both of these questions, congratulations; you passed. The North Face, known for their outdoor superiority, has done it again with The North Face Better than Naked Womens Crew Shirt. This female running shirt is designed for running, even in slightly lousy weather. Along with being extremely lightweight, the Better Than Naked Shirt has a streamlined design with flatlocked seams which prevent abrasion and chaffing while running. Super comfortable, water resistant, and breathable thanks to a strategically bonded ventilation system, it will instantly become your favorite running shirt!
Spring time is near. Though it’s still mid-February, the Winter season is approaching its end. Throughout much of the United States, for instance, today’s weather is a preview of glorious days ahead, as many regions are experiencing spring-like weather upwards of 50-plus degrees. The cold and dark winter is quickly becoming a memory (fingers crossed, at least), so it’s time to trade in those heavy winter jackets for lighter spring windbreakers.
The North Face has just what you need this spring with its newly designed Amp Hybrid Jackets. These technical jackets are part windproof and part stretch-fit construction, hence the “Hybrid” in the name. Ideal for aerobic use such as running, biking, and climbing in cooler temperatures, The North Face Amp Hybrid Jacket is mostly covered in a windproof shell, protecting you from the cutting wind, while the rest of the jacket is made of four-way stretch TNF Apex Aerobic materials, offering more mobility in places you need it, such as under the arms and the sides, for unrestricted movement.
These jackets also feature a DWR (durable water repellent) finish and have a performance fit, perfect for your exercising needs.
If you haven’t already, check out our Facebook page for exclusive deals. Once you “Like” our Facebook page, you will gain access to incredible discounts that will be updated on a regular basis. This week through Friday, February 4, we have 5 ridiculous coupons, including 20% off Apparel and Outerwear and 20% off Baseball Gloves, Bats, and Batting Gloves. Just click the “Exclusive Deals” tab at the top of the page to see the deals!
Also, we will be giving out a $50 gift certificate to a random Facebook fan tomorrow! All you have to do is Like us on Facebook.
Depending on where you live, you may have felt the effects of this year’s winter. Here in the Greater Philadelphia area…
we have. But there’s no reason to have the winter blues. Instead, be a half-glass-full kind of person and embrace this winter gold. Go skiing or snowboarding. Try snowshoeing. Me, personally? I’m going skiing tomorrow at Jack Frost in Pennsylvania. It’s much more fun playing in the snow than it is sitting inside miserably.
So if you’re near the mountains and are planning a ski trip, make sure to get geared up, because there is nothing worse than being unprepared for the snow.
Ski and Snowboard gear can be confusing, but that’s why we’re here. That means layer up with thermals and baselayers, such as the popular Under Armour ColdGear Action Leggings. Wear a fleece jacket for warmth, such as The North Face El Cap Trek 1/4 Zip. Then top it off with a waterproof ski jacket.
Equipment wise, winter gloves are essential (See: Harry, Dumb and Dumber). And make sure to have waterproof gloves, because the only thing worse than being unprepared is cold, wet fingers while skiing or snowboarding. Gerbing’s Men’s S-2 Heated Gloves, (yes, heated gloves) are a gift to mankind, as they can heat up to 135 degrees Fahrenheit! A more economically wise choice would be the Gordini Men’s Gore-Tex Challenge XII Gloves which offer plenty of high quality Gore-Tex warmth and dry protection to fulfill your needs.
Neck warmers are a very underrated but important piece to the snow sport ensemble. They provide warmth at a critical area of the body, the neck and mouth.
Lastly, a ski helmet and ski goggles are imperative to anyone who thinks their brain is a somewhat important bodily organ. Back in the day, wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding might have been a big fashion no-no, but nowadays, its commonplace. The negative stigma of wearing a helmet is gone; people have finally wised up. Buying a helmet seems like a small price to pay to protect your BRAIN.
Ski goggles not only enhance your vision and protect your eyes from the wind, but they also look pretty sweet. 
Take a look at the Oakley Splice Ski Goggles – Black Grey Shattered / Black Iridium, and just tell me those don’t look B.A.
So get out of the house, gear up, and embrace the winter wonderland that mother nature has offered us. And when you do go skiing or snowboarding, don’t try and act all macho by not getting the proper equipment to battle the elements. Prepare yourself and get all the necessary equipment.
Or, you could just wing it, and end up like this guy:
Fail.
Today is the Final Day of the mega-popular Winter Sale! Find major discounts on anything from Mens Outerwear, Womens Outerwear, to Winter Gear (including Ski Helmets and Ski Goggles)! 
Make sure to check out the The North Face Mens Apex Bionic Jacket, this year’s most popular men’s jacket from The North Face, on sale in select sizes and styles.
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The Sports Unlimited family would like to wish you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas, everybody!
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Fox Network is known to have a history with testing the boundaries. Apparently, their NFL broadcasts are their latest test subject. Last week, during the Seahawks-49ers broadcast, Fox experimented by playing music in between plays and during replays. Check out the video below and listen for yourself:
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They will be trying it again during the Cardinals – Panthers game this Sunday, and they haven’t ruled out using music during this year’s Super Bowl.
What are your thoughts on this – Like or dislike? If you watched the Seahawks-Niners game from last week, what’d you think of it during the actual game?
Being an NFL purist, I’m not a big fan of this “innovation,” but I will reserve judgment until I actually watch a game with music myself.